The Man Who Wasn't There
A tale of murder, crime and punishment set in the summer of 1949. Ed Crane, a barber in a small California town, is dissatisfied with his life, but his wife Doris' infidelity and a mysterious opportunity presents him with a chance to change it.
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Frequently asked questions about The Man Who Wasn't There
Where can I watch The Man Who Wasn't There in the United States?
The Man Who Wasn't There is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Man Who Wasn't There?
The Man Who Wasn't There scores 7.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Man Who Wasn't There?
The Man Who Wasn't There stars Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, Michael Badalucco, James Gandolfini, and Katherine Borowitz. Joel Coen is the director and Ethan Coen is the director.
How long is The Man Who Wasn't There?
The Man Who Wasn't There runs 1h 56m (116 minutes).
When did The Man Who Wasn't There come out?
The Man Who Wasn't There was released on October 26, 2001.
Which studio made The Man Who Wasn't There?
The Man Who Wasn't There was produced by USA Films, Working Title Films, and Mike Zoss Productions in the United Kingdom and the United States.
What was the budget for The Man Who Wasn't There?
The Man Who Wasn't There was made on a budget of $20,000,000.
How much did The Man Who Wasn't There make at the box office?
The Man Who Wasn't There grossed $18,918,721 worldwide, against a budget of $20,000,000.
What languages is The Man Who Wasn't There in?
The Man Who Wasn't There is in English, Italian, and French, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.